Compare/Contrast & Cause/Effect

Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.

CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.

What was the EFFECT?

• He was trapped for three hours.

• His mother found him at sundown.

• He was visiting the farm.

• His dog alerted his family that he was in the well.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Jessica wanted to be a dancer. She knew that dancers must work every day. She took dance lessons every Tuesday. She practiced a few hours each day.

EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.

What was the CAUSE?

• She worked hard on Tuesdays.

• She took lessons every day.

• She wanted to be a dancer.

• Her mother pushed her into taking dance classes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

The three men traveled on horseback. It was a long journey. They rode all day long. It was dark when they reached the camp.

EFFECT: It was dark when the men reached camp.

What was the CAUSE?

• They left at dawn.

• The journey was long.

• The horses were tired.

• The horses ran away from the men.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Mark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish. Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back.

CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small.

What was the EFFECT?

• He went fishing with his father.

• His father's fish were very little.

• He had to throw them back.

• His father was upset with him.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Policeman sometimes use dogs to help them in their line of work. Dogs have a good sense of smell. This makes them useful in tracking down outlaws. Dogs can also help find stolen goods.

CAUSE: Dogs have a good sense of smell.

What was the EFFECT?

• They are good at stealing.

• They work for outlaws.

• They can track down outlaws.

• They are good at running after criminals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

It is a good idea to lock your door at night. Mr. Griswold forgot to lock his door last Monday. When he returned home, he found that his new T.V. set had been stolen.

EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen.

What was the CAUSE?

• He went to a movie every Monday night.

• He forgot to lock his door.

• It was very late.

• He did not have his house keys.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Rosa and her friends spent two weeks in a cabin on the lake. There was no electricity in the cabin. The girls had to use a lantern for light. Sometimes they made a fire in the fireplace.

CAUSE: The cabin had no electricity.

What was the EFFECT?

• The cabin was on the lake.

• The girls used a lantern for light.

• There was a fireplace near the cabin.

• The girls went out onto the lake during the day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Bruce dared Katy to go into the dark cave. Katy wanted to seem brave. She crawled in and looked around. It really wasn't so scary after all.

CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave.

What was the EFFECT?

• She went into the cave.

• She saw Bruce in the cave.

• She thought the cave was scary.

• She did not go into the cave.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

When we compare and contrast while reading we are looking for?

• Similarities and differences

• Wrongs and rights

• Truth and lies

• Clues and facts

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Tana and Lua like to go hiking. While Lua loved to bring her dog and walk the trail, Tana loved to bike. Both girls really enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in. Tana and Lua also really loved eating fresh fruit along the trails. Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.

In what ways can you compare the two girls?

• Tana and Lua both liked to bring their dogs on the trail.

• Tana and Lua both were scared to eat fruit along the trail.

• Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.

• Tana and Lua both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3